RCM&E

Catering for all aspects of R/C flying, Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors.

Welcome

Switch on • Our latest round up of model flying news and miscellany

FUTABA T16IZ SUPER • With an eye to the future Kevin Crozier looks to replace his ‘everyday’ radio set

All Write • Have your say in RCM&E’s monthly chat room

PREPARING FOR PONTEFRACT • Shaun Garrity looks forward to this summer’s Single Channel and Retro Fly-In

TEST FLYING • In the first of a two-part feature, Jeff Barringer describes how he runs through a well-established check list before a new model even leaves the ground

COWL CAPERS • Danny Fenton adds some finishing touches to his new Chipmunk cowl

Pilots’ Pictorial • Get your planes in print! Get in touch… kcrozier@mortons.co.uk

HEINKELIKE • Colin Baxter introduces his very (!) semi-scale version of the Heinkel He 162

Counterpoint • A selection of new gadgets, kits and bits for you to buy

A COMPANY CALLED FLAIR • Dudley Pattison continues his autobiographical series as he recalls the first model kits produced by Flair Products

THE INSIDER • John Stennard signs in with another selection of indoor flying topics

STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE • Dick van Mourik describes how to get your model to balance right every time – the easy way! In part one he discusses the balance point and influencing factors

FUN FLY NATIONALS • Mike Bell reports from the flight line at the 2023 Fun Fly Nats

A GRIPPING TALE • More modelling tips from Dave Goodenough as he shows how to secure LiPo batteries and put bends into balsa

Going Places • Diary dates for the coming season

Marketplace • Sell off your unwanted airframes and engines or maybe buy a few new ones

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